The British Library – Rethinking physical storage

This presentation was given by Andy Appleyard, The British Library 

As the national library of the UK, the British Library (BL), like all libraries, has the responsibility of storing (preserving) its collections while making them accessible to everyone. The BL faces a significant challenge with storage space predicted to run out within the next three years. However, alongside a plan to create additional capacity, the BL also intends to take the opportunity to rethink the integration of storage and workflows in order to implement a fully optimised end-to-end model of content management. This approach will incorporate not only storage and workflow design and integration, but also the physical environments and facilities for staff and users.